Cucumber Strawberry Salad Mint (Printable)

Crisp cucumber and sweet strawberries blend with fresh mint for a light, refreshing spring dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (optional)

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the cucumber slices, strawberries, mint, and baby greens if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under fifteen minutes, which means you can make something restaurant-quality while your tea is still steeping.
  • The combination of sweet strawberries and cool cucumber hits differently than traditional salads—it feels like spring on a plate.
  • It's one of those dishes that actually tastes better when you use the best ingredients you can find, so there's no pressure to mask anything with heavy techniques.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before serving, or the cucumber will start weeping and everything will go sad and soggy.
  • If you're making this ahead for a picnic or party, keep the dressing separate and add it right before people eat—it's the difference between a salad that sings and one that just sits there.
03 -
  • Slice your cucumber and strawberries on the bias for a more elegant presentation and because it somehow makes them taste fresher.
  • Keep everything cold right up until serving—chill your bowl for five minutes before assembling if you have time, because temperature really matters in something this simple and pure.
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